Aethelstan Flashcards
Why wasn’t aethelstan immediately crowned king in 924 ?
His step brother was given control of Wessex ( A only ruled Mercia )
Edward was uncertain of his capabilities , welcoming a natural successor
What was the wessex plot
A plan that resulted in A’s brother being killed to get him out of power
They also planned to blind aetehlstan so he couldn’t rule . And as a result the criminals would get away with a murder charge
What problems did A face from the north ?
The area above the Humber was largely under the influence of northern kings , Scotland , Strathclyde and York
Why did aethelstan arrange the marriage of his sister
He married her off to Sihtric of York
Symbolising the Mercian initiative - symbolising sihtrics acceptance to A’s authority
He managed to gain an extension of Anglo Saxon territory and authority
